It’s the last week of September, and the Ott world is brimming with excitement and anticipation, with a mixed bag of titles. As the days grow shorter and cooler, it’s time to cozy up, and explore heartwarming dramas, and thrilling mysteries. From Tabu and Ali Fazal starrer thrilling drama ‘Khufiya’to Vijay Deverakonda and Samantha’s romantic tale ‘Kushi’, this week’s offerings will delight you, and promise to entertain with a diverse range of captivating content.
Here’s a list of six titles on various Ott platforms that have caught the attention of Ians this week.
‘Choona’:
Starring Jimmy Shergill, Aashim Gulati, Vikram Kochhar, Chandan Roy, Namit Das, Gyanendra Tripathi, Atul Srivastava, Monika Panwar, Niharika Lyra Dutt, this satire is written and directed by Pushpendra Nath Misra. This thrilling heist drama is coupled with a dynamic visual experience and perfect comic punches.
When an astrologer, a highly skilled,...
Here’s a list of six titles on various Ott platforms that have caught the attention of Ians this week.
‘Choona’:
Starring Jimmy Shergill, Aashim Gulati, Vikram Kochhar, Chandan Roy, Namit Das, Gyanendra Tripathi, Atul Srivastava, Monika Panwar, Niharika Lyra Dutt, this satire is written and directed by Pushpendra Nath Misra. This thrilling heist drama is coupled with a dynamic visual experience and perfect comic punches.
When an astrologer, a highly skilled,...
- 9/28/2023
- by Agency News Desk
It’s the last week of September, and the Ott world is brimming with excitement and anticipation, with a mixed bag of titles. As the days grow shorter and cooler, it’s time to cozy up, and explore heartwarming dramas, and thrilling mysteries. From Tabu and Ali Fazal starrer thrilling drama ‘Khufiya’to Vijay Deverakonda and Samantha’s romantic tale ‘Kushi’, this week’s offerings will delight you, and promise to entertain with a diverse range of captivating content.
Here’s a list of six titles on various Ott platforms that have caught the attention of Ians this week.
‘Choona’:
Starring Jimmy Shergill, Aashim Gulati, Vikram Kochhar, Chandan Roy, Namit Das, Gyanendra Tripathi, Atul Srivastava, Monika Panwar, Niharika Lyra Dutt, this satire is written and directed by Pushpendra Nath Misra. This thrilling heist drama is coupled with a dynamic visual experience and perfect comic punches.
When an astrologer, a highly skilled,...
Here’s a list of six titles on various Ott platforms that have caught the attention of Ians this week.
‘Choona’:
Starring Jimmy Shergill, Aashim Gulati, Vikram Kochhar, Chandan Roy, Namit Das, Gyanendra Tripathi, Atul Srivastava, Monika Panwar, Niharika Lyra Dutt, this satire is written and directed by Pushpendra Nath Misra. This thrilling heist drama is coupled with a dynamic visual experience and perfect comic punches.
When an astrologer, a highly skilled,...
- 9/28/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
The much-awaited action spy thriller ‘Agent’, starring Akhil Akkineni and Mammootty in the lead roles, is all set to stream on SonyLIV from 29 September 2023. The film, which was released in theatres on 28 April 2023, will be available for the digital audience in Telugu, Hindi, Tamil and Malayalam languages.
‘Agent’ is directed by Surender Reddy and written by Vakkantham Vamsi. The film also features Dino Morea, Sakshi Vaidya and Vikramjeet Virk in pivotal roles. The film marks the debut of Vaidya and Morea in Telugu cinema. The film is produced by Anil Sunkara, Rambrahmam Sunkara, Ajay Sunkara and Pathi Deepa Reddy under the banners of Ak Entertainments and Surender 2 Cinema. The film has music composed by Hiphop Tamizha and Bheems Ceciroleo, while the cinematography is handled by Rasool Ellore and George C. Williams. The film is edited by Naveen Nooli.
Agent Ttailer
‘Agent’ follows the story of a young man (Akhil Akkineni...
‘Agent’ is directed by Surender Reddy and written by Vakkantham Vamsi. The film also features Dino Morea, Sakshi Vaidya and Vikramjeet Virk in pivotal roles. The film marks the debut of Vaidya and Morea in Telugu cinema. The film is produced by Anil Sunkara, Rambrahmam Sunkara, Ajay Sunkara and Pathi Deepa Reddy under the banners of Ak Entertainments and Surender 2 Cinema. The film has music composed by Hiphop Tamizha and Bheems Ceciroleo, while the cinematography is handled by Rasool Ellore and George C. Williams. The film is edited by Naveen Nooli.
Agent Ttailer
‘Agent’ follows the story of a young man (Akhil Akkineni...
- 9/22/2023
- by CineArticles Editorial Team
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Review Written by Vakkantham Vamsi and directed by Surender Reddy, ‘Agent’ has very little to do with the world of espionage and more to do with the subtext that plays out like a Greek mythological story.After several delays Akhil Akkineni’s Agent finally saw daylight. The actor has undergone a physical transformation and bulked up immensely. Now, was that necessary? Was it worth the effort? We will discuss this in the later part of this review. Agent has Akhil Akkineni, Sakshi Vaidya, Mammootty, and Dino Morea playing the main characters. The film is written by Vakkantham Vamsi and directed by Surender Reddy. Ramakrishna (Akhil Akkineni) aspires to be a spy for India’s premier agency: Research and Analysis Wing (Raw). Raw is headed by Mahadevan (Mammootty), who is also known as Devil for the ruthless and stony ways in which he executes missions. And there is a G0d...
- 4/28/2023
- by Balakrishna
- The News Minute
TollywoodThe action thriller directed by Surender Reddy also stars Sakshi Vaidya. Tollywood actor Akhil Akkineni's upcoming film Agent is all set for its theatrical release. Ahead of Akhil’s birthday on April 8, the makers announced that the movie will release worldwide on April 28. A stylish poster was released to make the announcement on Friday, April 7. As Akhil joins the summer race with Agent, the long holidays are expected to be a huge advantage for the movie. Akhil is presented in an action-packed avatar in the new poster, wielding a machine gun and sporting a ferocious look, with a massive explosion in the backdrop. Agent, a spy entertainer, will be high on action, the unit sources state. Director Surender Reddy is reportedly presenting Akhil in a never seen before avatar. Malayalam superstar Mammootty will be seen in a vital role while Rasool Ellore is taking care of the camera. The...
- 4/7/2023
- by RajeswariP
- The News Minute
Hyderabad, April 7 (Ians) Tollywood young star Akhil Akkineni’s pan-India project ‘Agent’ is all set for an April release. Ahead of the Akkineni scion’s birthday on April 08, the makers announced that the movie will release worldwide on April 28.
A stylish poster to this effect was released on Friday.
Akhil is presented in an action-packed avatar, wielding a machine gun and sporting a ferocious look, a massive explosion in the backdrop. ‘Agent’, a spy entertainer, will be high on action, the unit sources state.
Producer Surender Reddy is presenting Akhil in a never seen before avatar and character. Malayalam superstar Mammotty will be seen in a vital role while Rasool Ellore is taking care of camera.
Akhil joins the summer race with ‘Agent’ and the long holidays are going to be a huge advantage for the movie, the unit sources revealed.
The story for the movie was given by Vakkantham Vamsi.
A stylish poster to this effect was released on Friday.
Akhil is presented in an action-packed avatar, wielding a machine gun and sporting a ferocious look, a massive explosion in the backdrop. ‘Agent’, a spy entertainer, will be high on action, the unit sources state.
Producer Surender Reddy is presenting Akhil in a never seen before avatar and character. Malayalam superstar Mammotty will be seen in a vital role while Rasool Ellore is taking care of camera.
Akhil joins the summer race with ‘Agent’ and the long holidays are going to be a huge advantage for the movie, the unit sources revealed.
The story for the movie was given by Vakkantham Vamsi.
- 4/7/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Tollywood star Nagarjuna’s younger son Akhil Akkineni’s pan-India project ‘Agent’ is getting ready for its theatrical release on April 28. The movie producers are aiming to cash in the holiday season.
The makers made the release date announcement through a wild action glimpse in which Akhil is tied to a chair and his head is covered with a mask. When he’s asked about the agency he’s working for, he replies, “Osama Bin Laden, Gaddafi and Hitler.” He then goes on to call himself a wild saale and he does looks wild with blood all over his face.
The release date glimpse is brutal and shows the wild side of Akhil’s character. The actor underwent a stylish makeover and will be seen sporting six-pack abs, unit sources said.
Producer Surender Reddy has made this movie completely different from other spy thrillers, they added.
Sakshi Vaidya played Akhil’s love interest,...
The makers made the release date announcement through a wild action glimpse in which Akhil is tied to a chair and his head is covered with a mask. When he’s asked about the agency he’s working for, he replies, “Osama Bin Laden, Gaddafi and Hitler.” He then goes on to call himself a wild saale and he does looks wild with blood all over his face.
The release date glimpse is brutal and shows the wild side of Akhil’s character. The actor underwent a stylish makeover and will be seen sporting six-pack abs, unit sources said.
Producer Surender Reddy has made this movie completely different from other spy thrillers, they added.
Sakshi Vaidya played Akhil’s love interest,...
- 2/5/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Tollywood actor Akhil Akkineni and filmmaker Surender Reddy’s highly anticipated pan-India project ‘Agent’ is being slotted for release early next year. The makers came up with an update about the film’s release date, saying that ‘Agent’ will hit the screens on Sankranti 2023. The exact release date will be announced soon.
Actor Nagarjuna’s younger son, Akhil is playing an action-packed role of a spy and his physical makeover is amazing. He looks slick and modish in the suit in the release date poster. Sporting long hair, Akhil is seen holding an umbrella in the poster.
Sakshi Vaidya plays Akhil’s love interest, and Mammotty will be seen in a vital role. Rasool Ellore and Hip Hop Tamizha are taking care of camera and music departments respectively.
The story for the movie was provided by Vakkantham Vamsi. Produced by Ramabrahmam Sunkara under Ak Entertainments and Surender 2 Cinema, National Award...
Actor Nagarjuna’s younger son, Akhil is playing an action-packed role of a spy and his physical makeover is amazing. He looks slick and modish in the suit in the release date poster. Sporting long hair, Akhil is seen holding an umbrella in the poster.
Sakshi Vaidya plays Akhil’s love interest, and Mammotty will be seen in a vital role. Rasool Ellore and Hip Hop Tamizha are taking care of camera and music departments respectively.
The story for the movie was provided by Vakkantham Vamsi. Produced by Ramabrahmam Sunkara under Ak Entertainments and Surender 2 Cinema, National Award...
- 10/24/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
TollywoodThe teaser of ‘Agent’ was unveiled by Sivakarthikeyan and Kichcha Sudeep.Tnm StaffScreengrab/ YouTubeThe teaser of director Akhil Akkineni’s action drama Agent was unveiled on Friday, July 15. Akhil plays the titular role in the film. Siva Karthikeyan and Kichcha Sudeep took to social media to share the teaser in Tamil and Kannada, respectively, while Mammootty unveiled the Malayalam teaser. The Hindi version's teaser was also unveiled on Friday. The story unravels through the eyes of Mahadev, the head of the national security agency, played by the Malayalam star Mammootty. The teaser hints at an action drama. Actor Sakshi Vaidya has been roped in to star opposite Akhil. Sharing the teaser, Sivakarthikeyan wrote, “Happy to release #AgentTeaser - https://youtu.be/DsdT3D_zKF0. Amazing and Congratulations @AkhilAkkineni8 brother for all the hard work you put into this. Excited to watch @mammukka sir.Best wishes to the entire team of #Agent.
- 7/16/2022
- by AjayR
- The News Minute
TollywoodThe film is written and directed by filmmaker Maruthi. Tnm StaffScreengrab/ YouTubeThe trailer of director Maruthi's Telugu action entertainer Pakka Commercial featuring actors Gopichand and Raashi Khanna in the lead, was released on Sunday, June 12. Taking to Twitter, director Maruthi said, "The game starts now! Happy to share our fun and entertainment-filled 'Pakka Commercial' trailer." The trailer was unveiled on June 12 to mark actor Gopichand’s birthday. Conveying his wishes to Gopichand, Maruthi tweeted, “Making #PakkaCommercial gave me a dearest friend and brother. Happy birthday @YoursGopichand anna.#HBDMachoStarGopichand Enjoy the Trailer.” The trailer shows that Gopichand plays an advocate, who does not mind taking the side of lawbreakers for a handsome sum. Raashi Khanna joins as an assistant to Gopichand. Actor Sathyaraj has also been roped in for a significant role. He plays Gopichand's father who chooses to appear against his own son for the sake of justice. The trailer promises a fun legal drama.
- 6/13/2022
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
Tollywood‘Agent’ also stars Akhil Akkineni, who is Naga Chaitanya’s brother, and debutante Sakshi Vaidya in the lead.IANSTwitter/ Ak EntertainmentsMollywood star Mammootty has joined Akhil Akkineni upcoming action movie, Agent. The makers unveiled the first-look poster featuring the actor earlier on Monday, March 8. In it, Mammootty is seen as an army officer, and the makers captioned the poster as ‘The Devil Ruthless Savior’. Sharing the announcement with fans, Ak Entertainments, the production banner bankrolling the film wrote: “A Stalwart of Indian Cinema who paved his own path with Discipline & Dedication.Megastar @mammukkaJoins the shoot of #Agent. Can’t wait to witness the magic on sets.” Agent marks the first-time collaboration of Akhil Akkineni and director Surender Reddy. The film's poster, which was released earlier, showed Akhil with a six-pack and a tattoo of a ram on his back. Akhil, who is the brother of Tollywood star Naga Chaitanya,...
- 3/8/2022
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
TollywoodThe announcement was made on September 2, marking Tollywood actor and politician Pawan Kalyan’s 50th birthday. Tnm StaffFacebookTollywood actor and politician Pawan Kalyan has signed a new movie with director Surender Reddy. The announcement was made on Thursday, September 2, marking Pawan Kalyan’s 50th birthday. Wishing the actor and announcing the news, Srt Entertainments, the production banner bankrolling the film wrote: “Presenting to you all our proud association with @PawanKalyan Gaaru for the prestigious #ProductionNo9.” This will mark Pawan Kalyan’s 29th film. Director Surender Reddy recently helmed the hit period film Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy, starring Chiranjeevi, Nayanthara, Tamannaah, Kichcha Sudeep, Jagapathi Babu and Vijay Sethupathi, among others. The new project marks the first-time collaboration between Pawan and director Surender Reddy. The special poster for the upcoming film, which was unveiled on Thursday, featured a gun and an image of the city of Hyderabad. Bankrolled by Ram Talluri under the banner of Srt Entertainments,...
- 9/2/2021
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
TollywoodTouted to be a high-budget stylish spy thriller, ‘Agent’ will feature debutant Sakshi Vaidya opposite Akhil Akkineni.Tnm StaffTwitterTollywood actor Akhil Akkineni begins shooting for his upcoming project Agent directed by Surender Reddy. Akhil is the son of senior Telugu actor Akkineni Nagarjuna and the grandson of late thespian Akkineni Nageswara Rao. Agent is touted to be a high-budget stylish action thriller. As the shoot begins, the Agent team released Akhil’s first look from the film, in which the actor is flaunting his muscular physique with an eight-pack. Sources reveal that Akhil would be seen in a never-before avatar in this movie. Ak Entertainments, the film’s production house, tweeted: “The Killer @AkhilAkkineni8 & The Stunner @DirSurender are Super Charged to Begin the Action. After Meticulous planning & Intense Training Our #Agent starts rolling today. Agent Shoot Begins.” Agent has the story written by Vakkantham Vamsi and is being bankrolled by...
- 7/12/2021
- by Rajeswari
- The News Minute
TollywoodConsidering the success of the film’s Hindi dubbed version on YouTube, it has been re-released in theatres in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar after they reopened.Digital NativeDigital NativeSouth Indian movies have begun to receive pan-India recognition, thanks to the Ott era. But dubbed movies also seem to be doing well, which would definitely help actors grow fans outside their states. The Allu Arjun starrer Naa Peru Surya, Naa Illu India (2018) recently grabbed the attention of Hindi speaking audiences on YouTube after the release of its Hindi dubbed version Surya – The Solider. Considering its YouTube success, the Hindi dubbed film has been re-released in theatres in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar after they reopened. The film is said to be doing quite well, although theatres are allowing only 50% audiences due to the pandemic. This has encouraged film distributors to increase the screens for Surya – The Soldier. It may be noted that...
- 12/7/2020
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
Tollywood Pooja Hegde appears to play a stand-up comic in the film.Digital NativeYouTube/Geetha ArtsThe teaser for the film Most Eligible Bachelor, starring Pooja Hegde and Akhil Akkineni, was released on Sunday. Taking to their social media handles, both the lead actors shared the teaser of the film. Sharing the teaser Akhil wrote,"Is Harsha eligible or not ? Coming to you soon with lots of fun. Happy Dussehra to you all.” Presenting you the fun-filled romantic Entertainer #MostEligibleBachelor #MEBTeaser ▶️ https://t.co/dTHXXfXquA #AlluAravind @AkhilAkkineni8 @baskifilmz @GopiSundarOffl #BunnyVas #VasuVarma @GA2Official @adityamusic — Pooja Hegde (@hegdepooja) October 25, 2020 Written and directed by ‘Bommarillu’ Bhaskar, Most Eligible Bachelor is being produced under the banner of GA2 Pictures. Bhaskar is returning to Telugu cinema after a gap of nearly seven years. The film marks the first collaboration of Akhil and Pooja, who was last seen on screen in Allu Arjun’s Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo.
- 10/25/2020
- by Jahnavi
- The News Minute
Tollywood 'Favourite cop of Telugu cinema is back in a high voltage role,' said a motion poster released on Sunday. Tnm StaffFile Photo Yet another new film starring actor-politician Pawan Kalyan was announced on Sunday. The untitled project is being called ‘Production No. 12’ and is being produced under the banner of Sithara Entertainments. A brief motion poster announcing the film called Pawan Kalyan “the king of attitude” and said that the “favourite cop of Telugu cinema is back in a high voltage role.” Pawan Kalyan played a police officer in the hit 2012 film Gabbar Singh, adapted from Salman Khan’s Dabangg. A sequel titled Sardaar Gabbar Singh was also released in 2016. The new film will be directed by Saagar K Chandra, whose last film Appatlo Okadundevadu was released in 2016. Music for the film will be composed by S Thaman, while Prasad Murella has been roped in as the cinematographer,...
- 10/25/2020
- by Jahnavi
- The News Minute
TollywoodPawan Kalyan is yet to join the shoot and is expected back only in the month of October. Digital NativeDigital NativeThe shooting of Pawan Kalyan’s Vakeel Saab Telugu remake of Bollywood film Pink went on the floors earlier this year. Pawan Kalyan is all set to reprise Amitabh Bachchan's role from the original. Amidst the coronavirus pandemic, the team successfully completed shooting a major portion of the film which happened in and around Hyderabad. The latest update is that the team has resumed shooting of the film and this is the first big-budgeted Telugu movie to have resumed its shoot during this pandemic period. According to sources from the film's camp, some important scenes are planned to be canned with the rest of the actors except Pawan Kalyan. Pawan Kalyan is yet to join the shoot and is expected back only in the month of October, when he...
- 9/24/2020
- by Luke
- The News Minute
Telugu star Akhil Akkineni is set to collaborate with director Surender Reddy for an upcoming mega production.
Surender Reddy, whose original Telugu superhit "Kick" was remade in Bollywood as the 2014 Salman Khan blockbuster of the same name, last called the shots on the 2019 Chiranjeevi starrer, "Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy".
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His next film with Akhil Akkineni is based on a story by Vakkantham Vamsi, one of the most successful new-age screenwriters in Telugu cinema.
Surender Reddy is known for presenting his heroes at their stylish best, and he is reportedly preparing to showcase an an all-new Akhil in the actor's fifth release.
Akhil took to Twitter to share the news. He wrote: "It's time! Announcing my next with @DirSurender and @AnilSunkara1. This one is extremely special to me. Fully pumped to start soon. Energy all the way."
Reddy also tweeted that he is "happy to announce...
Surender Reddy, whose original Telugu superhit "Kick" was remade in Bollywood as the 2014 Salman Khan blockbuster of the same name, last called the shots on the 2019 Chiranjeevi starrer, "Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy".
https://twitter.com/AkhilAkkineni8/status/1303538417725108225
His next film with Akhil Akkineni is based on a story by Vakkantham Vamsi, one of the most successful new-age screenwriters in Telugu cinema.
Surender Reddy is known for presenting his heroes at their stylish best, and he is reportedly preparing to showcase an an all-new Akhil in the actor's fifth release.
Akhil took to Twitter to share the news. He wrote: "It's time! Announcing my next with @DirSurender and @AnilSunkara1. This one is extremely special to me. Fully pumped to start soon. Energy all the way."
Reddy also tweeted that he is "happy to announce...
- 9/9/2020
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
TollywoodAkhil made the announcement on Twitter.Digital NativeFile photo Actor Akhil Akkineni, who currently awaits the release of his Telugu romantic comedy Most Eligible Bachelor, on Wednesday, announced that he will team up with filmmaker Surender Reddy for his next untitled Telugu outing. Surender is best known for helming films such as Kick, Kick 2 and the recent Chiranjeevi starrer Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy. Akhil took to Twitter and wrote: “It’s time! Announcing my next with @DirSurender and @AnilSunkara1. This one is extremely special to me. Fully pumped to start soon. Energy all the way (sic),” Akhil tweeted. It’s time ! Announcing my next with @DirSurender and @AnilSunkara1. This one is extremely special to me . Fully pumped to start soon. Energy all the way @AKentsOfficial @S2C_Offl #Akhil5 pic.twitter.com/fCF25tR3qJ — Akhil Akkineni (@AkhilAkkineni8) September 9, 2020 The film, which will be bankrolled by Anil Sunkara, marks...
- 9/9/2020
- by Rajeswari
- The News Minute
Here is the big news. Young and dynamic hero Akhil Akkineni, who is on a roll, is all set to collaborate with star director Surender Reddy.
Riding high with the blockbuster success of Chiranjeevi-starrer Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy, Surender Reddy is going to direct Akhil in a powerful story provided by Vakkantham Vamsi.
This crazy combination of Akhil Akkineni and Surender Reddy is produced by Ramabrahmam Sunkara under Ak Entertainments banner and Surender Reddy’s Surrender2cinema banner.
Given that Surender Reddy is known for presenting his heroes at their stylish best, he is prepping up to show a new version of Akhil Akkineni in his 5 th film.
Ak Entertainments, which started 2020 on bang with the blockbuster Sarileru Neekevvaru, is going to continue its success streak with Akhil 5 on a grand scale. Other cast and crew details will be announced soon.
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Riding high with the blockbuster success of Chiranjeevi-starrer Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy, Surender Reddy is going to direct Akhil in a powerful story provided by Vakkantham Vamsi.
This crazy combination of Akhil Akkineni and Surender Reddy is produced by Ramabrahmam Sunkara under Ak Entertainments banner and Surender Reddy’s Surrender2cinema banner.
Given that Surender Reddy is known for presenting his heroes at their stylish best, he is prepping up to show a new version of Akhil Akkineni in his 5 th film.
Ak Entertainments, which started 2020 on bang with the blockbuster Sarileru Neekevvaru, is going to continue its success streak with Akhil 5 on a grand scale. Other cast and crew details will be announced soon.
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- 9/9/2020
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
TollywoodGoing by the poster, it indicates that the film is will be a period drama set in the pre-independence era.Digital NativeLast seen on screen in Agnyaathavaasi, Power Star of Tollywood, Pawan Kalyan is making his comeback in Tollywood with Vakeel Saab which is a remake of Bollywood movie Pink and he will reprise Amitabh Bachchan's role from the original and Sriram Venu is wielding the megaphone for this remake. With Vakeel Saab is already on the floors, Pawan Kalyan has signed a project with director Krish Jagarlamudi. On the eve of Pawan Kalyan's 49th birthday, the makers have released the pre-look poster of the film. Going by the poster, it indicates that the film is will be a period drama set in the pre-independence era. Posting on his social media handle while wishing the star on the special day, director Krish Jagarlamudi has confirmed that they have completed...
- 9/2/2020
- by Luke
- The News Minute
TollywoodThe yet-untitled film, produced by Srt Entertainments, will go on the floors in 2022.Digital NativeDigital NativeFilmmaker Surender Reddy, whose last release was the Chiranjeevi starrer Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy, is all set to join hands with actor Pawan Kalyan for a new project, as per the latest reports. Apparently, Pawan Kalyan has given his nod in principle to star in the out-and-out commercial entertainer. This project will have story and screenplay by Vakkantham Vamsi, a very popular collaborator with Surender. The duo has worked together in several projects, including Kick and Kick 2 in the past. The yet-untitled film will be produced by Srt Entertainments and go on the floors in 2022. Meanwhile, Pawan Kalyan has three other projects in his kitty. He awaits the release of Vakeel Saab, the Telugu remake of the Hindi Pink. The film, jointly produced by Boney Kapoor and Dil Raju, also stars Nivetha Thomas and Anjali in crucial roles.
- 8/31/2020
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
TollywoodThe actor's upcoming movie 'Ala Vaikuntapuramlo' will hit screens on January 12.Digital NativeTollywood star Allu Arjun is away on a family vacation and will be returning to work right on time to begin the promos of his upcoming release Ala Vaikuntapuramlo, which is scheduled to hit the silver screens on January 12. With this film’s release nearing, Allu Arjun is all geared to join the sets of his next with Sukumar. Touted to be a village drama, it will have the actor in a rugged avatar, say sources. Rashmika Mandanna has been roped in to play the female lead in this entertainer. Ala Vaikuntapuramlo is directed by Trivikram Srinivas and bankrolled jointly by Allu Aravind and S Radha Krishna under the banners Geetha Arts and Haarika & Hassine Creations respectively. The film’s shooting is in progress and Pooja Hegde has been signed up to play Allu Arjun’s lead pair in it.
- 1/4/2020
- by Priyankar
- The News Minute
SandalwoodThe film is produced by Darshan’s close friend Sandesh Nagraj under the banner Sandesh Productions.Tnm StaffThe shooting of the Darshan-starrer Odeya has been wrapped up in Switzerland with the team shooting a song sequence in picturesque locations. The film has been shot in various locations including Mysuru, Bengaluru and Hyderabad. Directed by MD Sridhar, Odeya was earlier titled Wodeyar but the team eventually changed the title to Odeya to avoid controversies. The film is produced by Darshan’s close friend Sandesh Nagraj under the banner Sandesh Productions. Raghavi Thimmayya plays the female lead in this flick while Darshan plays a dual role. The movie was scheduled to release on November 1 to coincide with the Kannada Rajotsava Day but the release now stands postponed to December 20, as per sources. Meanwhile, Darshan has wrapped up the shooting of his other film Robert and has also completed dubbing for the film.
- 10/26/2019
- by Meghak
- The News Minute
SandalwoodMeanwhile, Darshan is gearing up for the release of 'Odeya' on November 1st to coincide with the Kannada Rajotsava Day.Digital NativeVakkantham Vamsi, a popular writer in Tollywood, made his directorial debut with the Telugu movie Naa Peru Surya, which had Allu Arjun in the lead role. The film, that released last year, received a lukewarm response among cine buffs following which there was no news about the director’s next. Several months after the release of Naa Peru Surya, news has emerged that Vakkantham Vamsi is gearing up to wield the director’s baton again. Sources say that he is in talks with Kannada actor Darshan and may soon foray into the Kannada film industry. However, nothing has been finalised yet and we need to wait for an official word from the concerned parties. Meanwhile, Darshan is gearing up for the release of Odeya on November 1st to coincide with the Kannada Rajotsava Day.
- 10/14/2019
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
KollywoodIncidentally, 'Ayogya' has been directed by the debut director Venkat Mohan, an erstwhile associate of Ar Murugadoss, 'Darbar' director.Digital NativeDarbar team had been shooting in Mumbai for the past few weeks and returned back to Chennai recently. Soon after the return, director Ar Murugadoss along with his family and team made it to a theatre in the city to watch the Vishal starrer Ayogya. Incidentally, Ayogya is directed by the debut director Venkat Mohan, an erstwhile associate of Ar Murugadoss. After the screening, the director congratulated his protégé for coming out with a hit movie, say sources. After watching the film, Murugadoss took to his social media and praised the whole Ayogya team. “Finally watched #Ayogya with my #Darbar crew, congratulations @ivenkatmohan @VishalKOfficial you guys made a wonderful film..we enjoyed a lot”, he wrote. Finally watched #Ayogya with my #Darbar crew, congratulations @ivenkatmohan @VishalKOfficial...
- 5/22/2019
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
TollywoodThe actor's last film release was 'Naa Peru Surya', which did not fare too well at the box office.Digital NativeA new film, titled Icon, was announced to commemorate Allu Arjun’s 36th birthday on April 8. To be bankrolled by Dil Raju’s Sri Venkateswara Creations, the film will be directed by Sriram Venu of Middle Class Abbayi fame. The makers tweeted announcing,"#Icon - కనబడుట లేదుHappy to announce our 4th collaboration with Southern Star @AlluArjun. Written and Directed by Sriram Venu #HBDAlluArjun." Details about the rest of the star cast and crew are expected to be revealed soon. #Icon - కనబడుట లేదు Happy to announce our 4th collaboration with Southern Star @AlluArjun. Written and Directed by Sriram Venu#HBDAlluArjun pic.twitter.com/oRd0tbkrIH — Sri Venkateswara Creations (@SVC_official) April 7, 2019 Allu Arjun currently has two projects on hand besides Icon. While one is with Trivikram Srinivas,...
- 4/9/2019
- by Priyankar
- The News Minute
KollywoodDirected by Venkat Mohan, ‘Ayogya’ is the remake of the hit Tollywood film ‘Temper’.Digital NativeActor Vishal was injured on the sets of his upcoming film Ayogya recently. Describing the accident and his injuries, the actor has been quoted by Deccan Chronicle as saying, “It was a freak accident. I slipped and fell when we were shooting a Tamil version of the song ‘Blockbuster’. I have a twisted ankle and a swollen elbow as an instant legacy of my dancing skills.” He added, “Such wear and tear is a part and parcel of an actor’s life. If you want to remain relatively safe then go for a desk job.” Directed by Venkat Mohan, Ayogya is the remake of the hit Tollywood action entertainer Temper with Vishal reprising the role essayed by Jr Ntr in the original. The film is produced by B Madhu under his banner Light House Movie Maker.
- 3/12/2019
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
TollywoodThe actor is meanwhile gearing up for his next film with director Trivikram Srinivas.Digital NativeAllu Arjun is gearing up for his next film with director Trivikram Srinivas. The film, which has not been titled yet, will have Pooja Hegde playing the female lead. Also, he will be teaming up with Rangasthalam director Sukumar. The groundwork for this film is on and we can expect an official announcement soon. With these two films on the cards, recently there was a buzz in the industry that the star is reportedly in talks with director Ar Murugadoss for a film which is to be a trilingual and to be made on a very high budget. But sources in the know say that the project is unlikely to happen, at least in the near future. The star has been in talks with a couple of filmmakers and has already given nods for a...
- 3/10/2019
- by Priyankar
- The News Minute
KollywoodThe actor will be making her debut in the Tamil film industry with this song.Digital NativeDigital NativeThe hit Telugu film Temper is being remade in Tamil under the title Ayogya. Directed by Venkat Mohan, the film has Vishal playing the hero. According to the latest updates about Ayogya, Shraddha Das of Guntur Talkies fames has been roped in for a special song. With this song, Shraddha will be making her debut in the Tamil film industry. According to reports, this special song will be the highlight of the film as it will be a peppy tune with expressive dance movements. The film is bankrolled by Vishal Film Factory in association with Tagore Madhu under his banner Light House Movie Maker. While Vishal plays the lead, Raashi Khanna will be seen as his heroine. The supporting cast includes R Parthiban, Ks Ravikumar, Sachu, Vamsi Krishna and Pooja Devariya. The technical...
- 3/1/2019
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
TollywoodNagma's last release in Telugu was 'Ninu Choodaka Nenundalenu' in 2002.Digital NativeNagma ruled the roost in the Tamil and Telugu film industries during the 1990s. She had paired up some of the top stars in these film industries including Rajinikanth, Chiranjeevi, Venkatesh, Nagarjuna and others making her one of the most famous heroines of her time. The last time she appeared in a Telugu film was in 2002 with Ninu Choodaka Nenundalenu but appeared in a cameo role. Later, the actor began concentrating in Bhojpuri and Marathi films. Her last acting assignment was with the Bhojpuri film Tu Hamaar Hou in 2007. After 12 long years, Nagma is set for a comeback with a Tollywood film. Reports are that she has been roped in to play Allu Arjun’s mom in the upcoming movie that will be directed by Trivikram Srinivas. The director has a pivotal role for her and reports are that...
- 3/1/2019
- by Priyankar
- The News Minute
TollywoodThe untitled film, to be directed by Trivikram Srinivas, will reportedly have its official pooja during the Sankaranthi festival.Digital NativeAfter making her debut in Tollywood with the Mahesh Babu starrer Bharat Ane Nenu, Kiara Advani seems to be one of the most wanted heroines in the Telugu film circuit. The actor is currently expecting the release of Vinaya Vidheya Rama in which she is paired opposite Ram Charan Teja. Vinaya Vidheya Rama is a high budget movie that is directed by Boyapati Srinu and bankrolled by Dvv Dhanayya under his banner Dhanayya Entertainments. The film’s technical crew includes Devi Sri Prasad for music, Rishi Punjabi and Arthur A Wilson for cinematography and Kotagiri Venkateswara Rao for editing. This film is scheduled for release on January 11th. According to the latest reports, Kiara Advani is in talks to pair up with actor Allu Arjun for an upcoming film. Yet to be titled,...
- 1/6/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
TollywoodThe actor is under pressure to deliver a massive hit after his last two releases were box office duds.Digital NativeAllu Arjun is under pressure to deliver a blockbuster hit with two of his previous film releases, Duvvada Jagannadham and Naa Peru Surya turning out to be box office duds. In fact, Naa Peru Surya, which was directed by Vakkantham Vamsi, a well-known writer making his directorial debut, hit the marquee on May 4. The film received a lukewarm response among the audience. The actor is under compulsion to deliver a big hit and still there is no news about the star’s next. While fans are waiting eagerly for information about their idol’s next movie, we hear that it may be bankrolled by ace producer Dil Raju under his banner Sri Venkateswara Creations. Allu Arjun’s initial plan was to team up with director Vikram Kumar of Manam fame...
- 8/2/2018
- by Priyankar
- The News Minute
TollywoodThe two have always been in the news because of their fans trolling each other.Digital NativeDigital NativePawan Kalyan and Allu Arjun have always been in the news with their respective fans trolling each other. But things took a change in the recent times with Pawan Kalyan and Allu Arjun building a strong bond. While the Power Star thrilled Allu Arjun’s fans with his presence at the Allu Arjun’s Naa Peru Surya success meet recently, Allu Arjun posted a photo of Pawan on his Instagram page with the caption “Live by your true Madness the world will adjust.” There are also reports that Allu Arjun has pledged support for Pawan in the next general elections. A post shared by Allu Arjun (@alluarjunonline) on Jun 6, 2018 at 2:16am Pdt Allu Arjun’s last outing Naa Peru Surya released on May 4 to critical response. The film marked the debut of writer Vakkantham Vamsi and had Anu Emmanuel playing the female lead. The star cast also had Arjun Sarja, R Sarathkumar, Thakur Anoop Singh and Boman Irani in important roles. Naa Peru Surya was produced by Sridhar Lagadapati, Sirisha Lagadapati, Bunny Vas, Sushil Choudhary and K Nagendra Babu under the banner Ramalakshmi Cine Creations. On the other hand, Pawan Kalyan’s Agnyathavaasi was out at the theatres in January this year. The film was directed by Trivikram Srinivas and produced by S Radha Krishna under his banner Haarika and Haasine Creations. The film had Keerthy Suresh and Anu Emmanuel playing the female leads with Aadhi Pinisetty, Kushboo, Boman Irani and Tanikella Bharani in the star cast. Anirudh Ravichander had composed music for this flick and it marked his debut in the Telugu film industry. Currently, Pawan Kalyan has his complete focus in politics and is gearing for the general elections. He is on a Pada Yatra touring the Araku Valley near Vizag. With Pawan and Allu Arjun bonding in public, their fans are happy. (Content provided by Digital Native)...
- 6/8/2018
- by Monalisa
- The News Minute
Tollywood A poster released by the filmmakers stated that the film has grossed over Rs. 100 crores at the box office. Digital Native The Allu Arjun starrer Naa Peru Surya, Naa Illu India is turning out to be a grand success at the box office. The film opened to packed houses on May 4th and is continuing to draw crowds to the theatres. According to a poster released by the filmmakers, it has grossed over Rs. 100 crores at the box office. The Tweet in this regard read: “#NaaPeruSuryaNaaIlluIndia running successfully. Grossed 101.16cr in 1st week. Tamil & Malayalam versions entered into profits zone. #100CrGrossForNaaPeruSurya.” Starring Allu Arjun in the lead role, Naa Peru Surya has Anu Emmanuel playing the female lead. The film marks the debut of writer Vakkantham Vamsi as director with Sridhar Lagadapati, Sirisha Lagadapati, Bunny Vas, Sushil Choudhary and K. Nagendra Babu bankrolling it under the banner Rama Lakshmi Cine Creations. The star cast of this action drama includes Arjun Sarja, R. Sarathkumar, Thakur Anoop Singh and Boman Irani as well. The technical crew of this flick comprise Bollywood duo Vishal – Shekhar composing music with Rajeev Ravi cranking the camera and Kotagiri Venkateswara Rao editing it. It may be mentioned here that the film’s success meet was held recently in Hyderabad and actor Power Star Pawan Kalyan was present to congratulate the team on the success. During the success meet, Pawan Kalyan said, “I didn’t know that my brother Naga Babu is the producer of this film. I liked Allu Arjun’s Arya and I am happy to see his rise. I hope even in the future, he does more good films and earns a good name for his grandfather and parents.” Allu Arjun, who plays an army officer in this flick, has done a lot of homework to get into the skin of the character. He underwent special training for the role in the Us and it did certainly pay off well at the box office! (Content provided by Digital Native)...
- 5/18/2018
- by Monalisa
- The News Minute
TollywoodThe film, released on May 4, is an action drama written and directed by Vakkantham Vamsi, who made his directorial debut with this flick.Digital NativeDigital NativeThe Naa Peru Surya Naa Illu India success meet was organised recently in Hyderabad. Even before the film’s release, Power Star Pawan Kalyan had promised that he would be attending its success meet and he did keep his word. The star was at the success meet, though only briefly, and had some good words to share about his nephew and actor Allu Arjun. He was quoted by the Deccan Chronicle as saying: “I didn’t know that my brother Naga Babu is the producer of this film. I liked Allu Arjun’s Arya and I am happy to see his rise. I hope even in the future, he does more good films and earns a good name for his grandfather and parents.” Speaking at the event, Allu Arjun said, “Many people told me that their kids want to buy military costumes after watching the film, which I think is a wonderful compliment. I am proud of the film and I got lot of appreciation. I also thank Kalyan Babai for coming to this function.” Naa Peru Surya is an action drama written and directed by Vakkantham Vamsi, who made his directorial debut with this flick. Vamsi is a well-known writer in the Telugu film industry with several blockbuster hits to his credit. The film starred Allu Arjun in the lead role with Anu Emmanuel playing the lead opposite him. The star cast also includes Arjun Sarja, R Sarathkumar, Thakur Anoop Singh and Boman Irani in supporting roles. Vishal – Shekhar had composed the music for this venture with Rajeev Ravi cranking the camera and Kotagiri Venkateswara Rao editing it. The film was produced by Sridhar Lagadapati, Sirisha Lagadapati, Bunny Vas, Sushil Choudhary and K Nagendra Babu under the banner Ramalakshmi Cine Combines. The film was released on May 4. Also read: ‘Naa Peru Surya’ review: This Allu Arjun starrer is let down by an overblown narration (Content provided by Digital Native)...
- 5/15/2018
- by Monalisa
- The News Minute
TollywoodThe film’s theatrical rights have been sold for a whopping Rs 75 crore.Digital NativeStylish star Allu Arjun’s Naa Peru Surya has been the next big Telugu release after Rangasthalam and Bharat Ane Nenu, both of which have done blockbuster business at the box office. The news is that the movie has reportedly collected a share of Rs 40 crores on day 1 worldwide and a whopping Rs 85.32 crore during the first weekend. This is the biggest opener for an Allu Arjun film so far. According to reports, the occupancy at multiplexes for the film in Hyderabad stood at more than 90%. Going by the reports doing the rounds in Tollywood, we hear that the film has surpassed the half a million mark overseas, but it will struggle to touch the million dollar mark. The dubbed Tamil version of the film, En Peru Surya En Veedu India, was released in Tamil Nadu simultaneously with the Telugu version on May 4. The movie has managed to fetch more than 200 screens across Tn. With such high numbers, En Peru Surya En Veedu India has become one of the biggest releases since Baahubali 2. Naa Peru Surya, made on a big budget of Rs 55 crore, marked the directorial debut of ace writer Vakkantham Vamsi. The film’s theatrical rights have been sold for a whopping Rs 75 crore. The film has Allu Arjun playing an army officer who suffers from anger management issues. His uncontrollable rage costs him his place in the army. He is allowed to return on one condition. This challenge takes him on a journey where he revisits his past and discovers things about himself he didn’t know. The film stars Anu Emmanuel, Arjun Sarja, Harish Uthaman, Sarathkumar, Thakur Anoop Singh, Boman Irani, Rao Ramesh and Vennela Kishore in pivotal roles. Bankrolled by Nagendra Babu and Sridhar Lagadapati under the banner name Ramalakshmi Cine Creations, the film has music by Bollywood composer duo Vishal-Shekhar. Also read: ‘We saw both sides of Tamil film industry strike’: Meet the CEO of Ags Entertainment (Content provided by Digital Native)...
- 5/7/2018
- by Monalisa
- The News Minute
TollywoodA good performance by the lead actor and a decent underlying message are spoilt by a ham-fisted approach by the director.Krishna SripadaAnger and character are two different things, unless a movie director thinks otherwise and makes an entire movie out of it. Patriotism, India and the army are touchy subjects. The country itself has moved on to a bigger debate over the role and responsibility of the army. But, Telugu movies are generally a little behind the curve. Our movies make the logical mind cringe, at times more, at times less. In that context, this Allu Arjun starrer feels heavy-handed. The over-the-top narration about the travails of an army soldier called Surya adulterates what is otherwise a good performance by Allu Arjun and a decent underlying message. Why can’t our movies be a little subtler? Is it because our directors mistrust the audience, wondering if we Telugu movie-lovers will get the subtle nuances in the story? Yes, we will. It is about time our movies are toned down a bit, even if they are high voltage, high adrenaline, emotional dramas like these. If they are, the real message, which was quite thought-provoking as in this one, will not be lost. Surya has anger issues and gets dismissed from the army. But, given his ability, sincerity and absolute love for the nation, coupled with an obsession to serve at the border, he is offered an opportunity to rectify himself. He has to prove his transformation to none other than his own father, an eminent psychologist who had abandoned him in his adolescence. Does he succeed is the hook. This is Vakkantham Vamsi’s directorial debut. You can see his stamp on this movie too, like all the others he has penned. In the Vamsi galaxy, the hero is everything. Everyone else is sheep. The villain is colossal. Vamsi’s soldier too crosses the line way too often compared to a real-life soldier. His soldier lights up cigars, drives a jeep, and doesn’t think twice before bashing people! Just when you think that behaviour is justified as long as he is correcting the wrong man, even while overlooking the taking-law-into-his-hands part, his violent behaviour spills into his girlfriend’s life. And then you wonder whether you are right in appreciating a person who screams obscenities when she wants to walk away. The movie takes the right turns and you hope that the storyline ends with him correcting himself, finding a middle path. The audience is instead served up the dialogue, ‘What if one man feels the anger of 1.25 billion people’. That is not to say the movie doesn’t have its bright spots; in fact, it has several of them. It has some wonderful moments, like when the same angry soldier behaves as an epitome of maturity exhorting young cadets that a dream is worth it only if you haven’t compromised anywhere for it. There is also a beautiful sub-plot where Sai Kumar plays Mustafa, a Kargil war veteran whose son loses faith in the country, thanks to the injustices his father has to go through. Sarathkumar is briefly menacing as the antagonist, only to be undone by a ham-fisted approach by the director. Vennela Kishore is witty for a few scenes before he turns a chameleon and hides behind the scenes. Nadia is brilliant in one scene, only to leave audiences wondering about this huge mother-son gaping hole in the plot! And finally, what was that about wasting an actor like Arjun Sarja. To use the parlance, it was full-build-up and no-show. Rao Ramesh’s character, Surya’s godfather, talks about Dr Ramakrishna (Arjun) as if he is a Nobel winner. Why does the erudite psychologist’s own son need an introduction to his dad? Amateurish build-up apart, there was, for a brief moment, a possibility of developing an interesting father-son angle, overwhelmed by dilemmas brought by their professional requirements. But, that opportunity is also blown up. The fight scenes are as ludicrous as WWE fights – staged, over-the-top and childish. Amidst all this, Anu Emmanuel barely gets little more than a couple of songs and scenes as the love interest. And the usual apology of a patch-up when she says she had loved him for what he is. Exactly why she has to take the back step despite her concerns being valid, one cannot understand. The movie climax thankfully raises the bar, introspecting briefly on how several young men are misled and tempted towards the wrong path after society lets them down. The Ost by Vishal-Shekhar is impressive and so is the camera work. We are yet again reminded why Allu Arjun is probably the best dancer amongst all the lead actors, his skill complemented by pretty cool choreography. All in all, Naa Peru Surya is a movie whose story touches upon several pertinent points and yet is let down by its own weakness. To mimic a dialogue about the protagonist, the movie’s weakness is stronger than its ambition. If only it weren’t so over-the-top!
- 5/4/2018
- by Monalisa
- The News Minute
TollywoodThe special permission allows the makers to screen five shows per day for the first eight days, that is from May 4 to 11.Digital NativeThe Allu Arjun starrer Naa Peru Surya Naa Illu India is one of the most anticipated Tollywood films of the year. Due to hit the silver screens on May 4 worldwide, its makers have been granted special permission by the governments of Andhra and Telangana to screens extra shows. The special permission allows them to screen five shows per day for the first eight days, that is from May 4 to 11. Considering the summer vacation season and the rush to watch the film, both the state governments have decided to allow one special screening between 5 and 10 am for eight days. A grand premiere has been organised for the film in USA. The film’s Us distributor Great India Films via a tweet announced that the project will have a premiere show on May 3. They tweeted, “#NaaPeruSurya from May 3rd in USA.” Starring Allu Arjun in the lead role, Naa Peru Surya will mark the debut of ace writer Vakkantham Vamsi as director. The film has Alu Arjun playing an army officer and he is said to have undergone special training in the Us to get into the skin of the character. The film has Anu Emmanuel playing the lead opposite Allu Arjun, with Sarathkumar, Thakur Anoop Singh, Boman Irani, Vennela Kishore and Arjun Sarja in important roles. It is produced by Sirisha Lagadapati, Sridhar Lagadapati, Bunny Vasu, Sushil Choudhary and K Nagendra Babu under the banner Ramalakshmi Cine Combines. Bollywood duo Vishal-Shekar are the music directors for Nps while Rajeev Ravi has cranked the camera and Kotagiri Venkateswara Rao had edited it. With just one more day to go, fans are waiting eagerly for the film’s release. It may be mentioned here that Naa Peru Surya was originally touted for release on April 27 but it had to be postponed to make way for the Rajinikanth starrer Kaala. However, Kaala was not able to meet the deadline due to the Tfpc strike in Kollywood. (Content provided by Digital Native)...
- 5/3/2018
- by Monalisa
- The News Minute
TollywoodThe star was speaking at the pre-release event for the Allu Arjun starrer ‘Naa Peru Surya Naa Illu India’.Digital NativeDigital NativeRam Charan Teja let out a few secrets at the Naa Peru Surya Naa Illu India pre-release event held recently. The star was at the event as the film features his cousin Allu Arjun in the lead role. Speaking at the event, Ram Charan recalled that when he wanted to follow in the footsteps of his dad and uncles by donning the greasepaint, his father was initially sceptical about his dancing skills and wanted Allu Arjun’s counsel on it. Only after Allu Arjun vouched for Ram Charan’s dancing skills did Chiru agree to let his son act. The star further pointed out that Allu Arjun was always an entertainer, who danced at every function or party and entertained the family and guests. On Allu Arjun’s upcoming film release Naa Peru Surya, Ram Charan said that he was confident that it would do well at the box office. He told the gathering, “When I see the trailer, it feels like a very honest film. The film’s director Vakkantham Vamsi had written my film Yevadu. It was a pressure to work on his script. He writes script that are stylish and sharp.” The trailer, which was released recently, portrayed Allu Arjun’s powerful performance as an angry young man with hard-hitting dialogues, cool music and extraordinary visuals. In the 90-second theatrical trailer, Vamsi successfully showcased love, romance, action, family emotions and patriotism. Naa Peru Surya, a patriotic action entertainer, stars Allu Arjun in the title role. He plays an army officer in the flick and underwent special training in the Us to fit into the character he plays. Vakkantham Vamsi, who has penned several hit movies in his career as a writer, is making his debut as director. The film has Anu Emmanuel playing the female lead with Sarathkumar and Arjun Sarja in important roles. Naa Peru Surya is due for release on May 4 and fans are waiting for it eagerly. (Content provided by Digital Native)...
- 5/1/2018
- by Monalisa
- The News Minute
TollywoodThis will be the first time a film starring Allu Arjun will be dubbed in Tamil and released simultaneously along with its Telugu version.Digital NativeDigital NativeAllu Arjun is a well-known Telugu star. Over the years, he earned a strong fan base in Kerala by dubbing his films in Malayalam. Now, he hopes to repeat the magic with Tamil audiences as his upcoming Telugu release Naa Peru Surya, slated to hit the screens on May 4, will be dubbed and released in Tamil as En Peru Surya on the same day. This will be the first time a film starring Allu Arjun will be dubbed in Tamil and released simultaneously along with its Telugu version. Speaking at a press meet earlier this week in Chennai, the film’s producer L Sridhar said that they had originally planned to release Naa Peru Surya as a bilingual. “The plan was to release the film as a bilingual. Unfortunately, we couldn’t go ahead with the plan due to the recent strike in Telugu filmdom. With actors like Sarath Kumar, Arjun and Nadiya playing pivotal roles in the film, we wanted to release it as a straight film in Tamil as well. Nevertheless, I’m sure audiences won’t see this as a dubbed film because of its patriotic theme. It’s a national film,” Sridhar said, adding that Arjun has delivered his career best’s performance in the movie. The film, directed by Vakkantham Vamsi, features Sarath Kumar in a negative role. Arjun will be seen playing a military man with anger issues. At the film’s audio launch, Arjun said he’s proud to have done this film and he thanked director Vamsi for the opportunity. “The hero has one main goal in the film. He wants to serve in the Indian Army. I really liked the thought of playing a character ready to dedicate his life to the society and his country. My respect towards the military grew manifold, thanks to the experience of working in this project. I’d like to thank the Indian Army for supporting us in this journey of making the film.” (Content provided by Digital Native) Also Read: Tamil films summer schedule: New release dates after Tfpc strike called off...
- 4/25/2018
- by Monalisa
- The News Minute
TollywoodThe shooting came to an end with the team completing a song sequence on the lead pair on Wednesday.Digital NativeThe shooting of Naa Peru Surya has finally been wrapped up with its lead stars Allu Arjun and Anu Emmanuel confirming it by posting a selfie from the sets. The shooting came to an end with the team completing a song sequence on the lead pair late on Wednesday. With this, it is now certain that Nps will hit the marquee on May 4 as planned. Earlier, the film was planned for release on April 27 but it was postponed to May 4 following an announcement by the makers of the Rajinikanth starrer Kaala that the film would be out on that day. Ace writer Vakkantham Vamsi is making his directorial debut with Naa Peru Surya which is touted to be an action film. Allu Arjun plays the title role while Anu Emmanuel plays the leading lady. The others in the star cast include Arjun Sarja, R Sarathkumar, Thakur Anoop Singh, Boman Irani and Vennela Kishore. According to reports, Allu Arjun plays an army officer in this film and had undergone rigorous training in the Us to fit into the character he plays in it. The latest buzz about this film is that its Tamil version will be released simultaneously with its Telugu version. It will be titled En Per Surya En Naadu India. Known to be a perfectionist, Allu Arjun will be dubbing for the Tamil version as well. Incidentally, the star was born and brought up in Chennai which makes him proficient in the language. Penning the dialogues and lyrics of the Tamil version would be Pa Vijay and he has already begun the task to meet the deadline. The film is bankrolled by Sirisha Lagadapati, Sridhar Lagadapati, Bunny Vasu, Sushil Choudhary and K Nagendra Babu under the banner Ramalakshmi Cine Combines. Bollywood duo Vishal-Shekar are the music directors for Nps while Rajeev Ravi has cranked the camera and Kotagiri Venkateswara Rao had edited it. Naa Peru Surya is one of the most anticipated films of the year and that was evident when its teaser was released online on 1 January, 2018. Within 29 hours of its release, the teaser registered 10 million digital views. (Content provided by Digital Native)...
- 4/20/2018
- by Monalisa
- The News Minute
Tollywood The promos were stopped to ensure that it did not clash with Ram Charan's 'Rangasthalam', which is a currently running in the theatres. Digital NativeThe makers of Naa Peru Surya stopped all promos for a couple of weeks to ensure that it did not clash with Ram Charan’s Rangasthalam. With Rangasthalam out at the theatres on March 30th and doing well at the box office, the promos of Naa Peru Surya has recommenced. It may be mentioned here that Allu Arjun and Ram Charan are cousins and they did not want their films having an adverse impact on the other following which it was decided to stall the promos of Naa Peru Surya. Naa Peru Surya, which will mark the directorial debut of ace writer Vakkantham Vamsi, has Allu Arjun and Anu Emmamuel playing the lead pair. In this film, Allu Arjun will be seen playing an army officer and he underwent training in the Us prior to the shooting to get into the skin of the character. The film’s star cast also includes Arjun Sarja, R. Sarathkumar and Thakur Anoop Singh. While two songs and trailer of the film has been unveiled already, plans are on to host a pre-release event soon during which the audio launch is also scheduled to happen. Produced by Sirisha Lagadapati, Sridhar Lagadapati, Bunny Vasu, Sushil Choudhary and K. Nagendra Babu under the banner Ramalakshmi Cine Creations, the film is touted to be a patriotic action entertainer. The initial plan was the release it on April 27th but the makers eventually postponed it to May 4th following an announcement from the makers of the Rajinikanth starrer Kaala that their film would hit the silver screens on that day. The technical crew of Naa Peru Surya includes the Bollywood music composer duo Vishal-Shekhar for music, Rajeev Ravi for cinematography and Kotagiri Venkateswara Rao for editing. The date of the pre release event is expected to be announced soon. (Content provided by Digital Native)...
- 4/5/2018
- by Monalisa
- The News Minute
CinemaThe action entertainer is a dubbed version of the Telugu film of the same name.Digital NativeDigital NativeThe Allu Arjun starrer Sarrainodu released in 2016 turned out to be one of the biggest hits in the star’s career. Made on a budget of Rs 50 crore, the film went on to collect Rs 127 crore at the box office worldwide. This massive success prompted the filmmakers to dub the film in Hindi as well. The news now is that the Hindi version of Sarrainodu, which goes by the same title, has created a new national record by clocking over 145 million views on YouTube. This makes it the most watched Indian film on YouTube. Also, it is the most liked Indian movie with over 500,000 likes. Well, this proves that Allu Arjun’s popularity in the northern parts of Indian is soaring. Sarrainodu, written and directed by Boyapati Srinu, was bankrolled by Allu Aravind under his banner Geetha Arts. While Allu Arjun played the lead role in this flick, it had Rakul Preet Singh as his female lead. The others in the star cast included Aadhi Pinisetty and Catherine Tresa. Srikanth S Thaman had composed music for this flick with Rishi Punjabi wielding the camera and Kotagiri Venkateshwara Rao editing it. Sarrainodu became the first film in the actor’s career to rake in over Rs 100 crore. Not only has the film achieved this rare feat, it has also set new collection records in several areas across Andhra and Telangana. It was the third blockbuster in a row for Arjun, after Race Gurram and S/O Satyamurthy. Later it was dubbed in Malayalam and Hindi as well. In Malayalam, it was dubbed as Yodhavu while in Hindi the title Sarrainodu was retained. For the Hindi version, the voice for Allu Arjun was given by dubbing artiste Sanket Mhatre. Allu Arjun’s fans are now waiting eagerly for the release of Naa Peru Surya Naa Illu India, which is slated for release on April 20 this year. Directed by Vakkantham Vamsi, the film has Anu Emmanuel playing Allu Arjun’s lead pair. Shooting for Arjun’s untitled bilingual film with Director N Lingusamy will begin in summer 2018. The film will be bankrolled by Studio Green. (Content provided by Digital Native)...
- 3/21/2018
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TollywoodKnown to be a perfectionist, Allu Arjun will be dubbing for the Tamil version.Digital NativeDigital NativeAllu Arjun’s Naa Peru Surya Naa Illu India will be out in theatres on May 4 this year and the team is gearing up to meet this deadline. Earlier, the plan was to release it on April 27 but with the Rajinikanth starrer Kaala taking up that date, Naa Peru Surya had to opt for a week later to avoid a clash. This way, the film also averted a clash with the Mahesh Babu starrer Bharat Ane Nenu. The latest buzz about the film is that its Tamil version will be released simultaneously. Titled En Per Surya En Naadu India, the film will hit the marquee on May 4, confirm sources. Known to be a perfectionist, Allu Arjun will be dubbing for the Tamil version. Incidentally, the star was born and brought up in Chennai, which makes him proficient in Tamil. Penning the dialogues and lyrics of the Tamil version would be Pa Vijay and he has begun the task already to meet the deadline. The crew left to the United States for a song shoot in which Allu Arjun and Anu Emmanuel will be participating. The shooting for the song will commence on March 21. Recently, Swedish-Greek actress Elli AvrRam was brought on board to shake a leg for a special dance number. The actress revealed, “I am a huge fan of Allu Arjun’s dancing and I was thrilled to be featured alongside him in the film. You won’t see him dance much in this song though. It’s not an item song that caters to a certain audience. I had to work on my expressions as well.” In Naa Peru Surya, Allu Arjun plays a soldier; he underwent special training in the Us to get into the skin of the character. Directed by ace writer Vakkantham Vamsi, the film stars Allu Arjun and Anu Emmanuel in the lead roles. Incidentally, this is Vamsi’s directorial debut. The star cast also includes Arjun Sarja, R Sarathkumar and Thakur Anoop Singh in pivotal roles. Vishal-Shekhar have scored the music for this venture with Rajeev Ravi cranking the camera and Kotagiri Venkateswara Rao editing it. Naa Peru Surya is bankrolled by Sirisha Lagadapati, Sridhar Lagadapati, Bunny Vasu, Sushil Choudhary and K Nagendra Babu under the banner Ramalakshmi Cine Creations. (Content provided by Digital Native)...
- 3/20/2018
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Tollywood Both the films have opted for different release dates, averting a clash with Rajinikanth-starrer 'Kaala'.Digital NativeThe release dates of two of the most highly anticipated Tollywood films of this year are finally out. It was earlier reported that Allu Arjun's Naa Peru Surya and Mahesh Babu's Bharath Ane Nenu will be out in theatres on April 27th. However, as per recent updates, there will be no box office clash as anticipated. Both the films have opted for different release dates, averting the clash with Rajinikanth-starrer Kaala which is set to release on April 27. According to the new schedule, Bharath Ane Nenu will hit the silver screens on April 20 and Naa Peru Surya will be releasing on May 4. As per plans, Rajinikanth's 2.0, directed by Shankar, was scheduled for release on April 27. However, the delay in post production work prompted the makers of Kaala to take over that slot. Kaala is directed by Pa Ranjith and produced by Dhanush under his banner Wunderbar Films. While the music for the film has been composed by Santosh Narayanan, the cinematography has been done by Murali G and editing by A Sreekar Prasad. Those in the star cast sharing screen space with Rajinikanth are Huma Quereshi, Nana Patekar, Samuthirakani, etc. Mahesh Babu's Bharath Ane Nenu is a political thriller that has been directed by Koratala Siva and produced by Dvv Dhanayya under his banner Dvv Entertainments. The film has Kiara Advani playing the female lead. Devi Sri Prasad has composed the music for this venture. Allu Arjun's Naa Peru Surya is an action entertainer. The film is directed by Vakkantham Vamsi and bankrolled by Sirisha Lagadapati, Sridhar Lagadapati, Bunny Vasu and K Nagendra Babu under the banner Ramalakshmi Cine Combines. With all these three biggies opting for different release dates, a major box office clash has been averted!
- 2/23/2018
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TollywoodMahesh Babu’s ‘Bharath Ane Nenu’ and Allu Arjun’s ‘Naa Peru Surya’ are both scheduled to release on April 27.Digital NativeDigital NativeOne big question that is doing the rounds in Tollywood is: can the Mahesh Babu vs Allu Arjun movie release clash be averted? With both the biggies aiming to release their respective films on April 27, it looks like the clash cannot be averted, at least for now. Reports say that too many films are in the pipeline for release during the summer season this year, following which the filmmakers have no other option but to stick to their earlier plans, no matter what. While Ram Charan Teja’s Rangasthalam will be out during the fag end of March, Gopichand’s Pantham and Bellamkonda Srinivas’ Saakshyam are slated for a mid-May release. This means that both Allu Arjun’s Naa Peru Surya and Mahesh Babu’s Bharath Ane Nenu will have to stick to their current release date – April 27. It may be mentioned here that earlier the filmmakers were waiting to announce the release date of their films as they did not want a clash with the Rajinikanth starrer 2.0 directed by Shankar. However, with this magnum opus moving out of the summer release race, Tollywood filmmakers are gearing up to release their movies to cash in on the summer rush. Naa Peru Surya, starring Allu Arjun and Anu Emmauel as the lead pair, also has Arjun Sarja, Sarathkumar and Thakur Anoop Singh in crucial roles. The film will mark the directorial debut of ace writer Vakkantham Vamsi. This film is produced by Sirisha Lagadapati, Sridhar Lagadapati, Bunny Vasu and K Nagendra Babu under the banner of Ramalakshmi Cine Creations. The music has been composed by the Bollywood duo Vishal - Shekhar with Rajeev Ravi cranking the camera and Kotagiri Venkateswara Rao editing it. Mahesh Babu’s Bharath Ane Nenu, directed by Koratala Siva, is touted to be a political thriller. The actor plays the Chief Minister for the first time in his career and his fans are waiting eagerly for this never-before-seen avatar. The film has Kiara Advani playing the female lead with Rama Prabha, Sarathkumar and Prakash Raj in pivotal roles. Produced by Dvv Dhanayya under the banner Dvv Entertainments, the film has music by Devi Sri Prasad and Ravi K Chandran cranking the camera. (Content provided by Digital Native)...
- 2/19/2018
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EntertainmentVi Anand, during the making of Okka Kshanam, had the opportunity to narrate the one-liner of a story to Allu Arjun. Digital NativeDigital NativeDirector Vi Anand made his directorial debut with Hrudayam Ekkada Unnadi and has directed Appuchi Gramam in Tamil, Tiger, Ekkadiki Pothavu Chinnavada and Okka Kshanam. Of this, the last two are hit movies and the director is now looking forward to score a hat-trick. According to sources, Vi Anand, during the making of Okka Kshanam had the opportunity to narrate the one-liner of a story to Allu Arjun and the star had given his go ahead to Vi Anand to come up with the full script so that he could decide on it. The director is working on it and is confident that the final script would impress the star. Incidentally, Okka Kshanam, which hit the silver screens late last year, got good reviews and was a box office success. The film starred Allu Sirish in the lead role with Surbhi and Seerat Kapoor playing the female leads. During the course of the shooting of this film, Vi Anand had narrated the one-liner to Allu Arjun. Meanwhile, Allu Arjun is busy with his upcoming film Naa Peru Surya Naa Illu India in which he plays the title role. The film will mark the directorial debut of ace writer Vakkantham Vamsi. In Naa Peru Surya, Allu Arjun is paired opposite Anu Emmanuel and the star cast also includes Arjun Sarja and R Sarathkumar in pivotal roles. Vishal - Shekhar have composed music for the album. The first single, Sainik, which released on Republic Day, has turned out to be a chartbuster already. Rajeev Ravi is cranking the camera for Naa Peru Surya and Kotagiri Venkateswara Rao is the editor. The film is gearing up for release on April 27 to cash in on the summer vacation season. Naa Peru Surya is being bankrolled by Sirisha Lagadapati, Sridhar Lagadapati, Bunny Vasu and K Nagendra Babu under the banner Ramalakshmi Cine Creations.
- 2/10/2018
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TollywoodIn the Indo-Pak border schedule, the director is busy canning some high octane action sequences.Digital NativeDigital NativeIt is well known that Allu Arjun would go to any extent to get into the skin of the character that he plays in his films. For his upcoming film, Naa Peru Surya, he underwent rigorous training in martial arts in the Us for nearly a month as he plays an army officer in the film. The shooting of this film is happening at a breakneck speed as the team wants to complete the shooting on time to ensure that it makes it to the silver screens this summer. Reports say that Allu Arjun and the Naa Peru Surya team are currently stationed at the Indo-Pak border braving the tough weather conditions. In this schedule, the director is busy canning some high octane action sequences, we hear. Directed by ace writer Vakkantham Vamsi, who will be making his debut as director with Naa Peru Surya, this action entertainer has Allu Arjun in the title role with Anu Emmanuel playing his love interest. The star cast also includes veterans Sarath Kumar and Arjun Sarja in important roles. Bollywood music director duo Vishal – Shekhar has composed the music for this venture and the single Sainika released on Republic Day has garnered the attention of music buffs. Further, it has been announced that yet another single, this time a romantic number, will be out on the Valentine’s Day, February 14. Rajeev Ravi is cranking the camera for Naa Peru Surya with Kotagiri Venkateswara Rao making the editing cuts. The film is bankrolled by Sirisha Lagadapati, Sridhar Lagadapati, Bunny Vasu and K Nagendra Babu under the banner of Ramalakshmi Cine Creations. With the film crew working hard to complete the shooting schedule, we are expecting them to come up with the official release date soon. Content provided by Digital Native.
- 2/6/2018
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TollywoodRavi Teja plays a killer-cop-turned-calm-cop who used to believe in encounters, that led him to a confrontation with a politician and his gangster scion.Krishna SripadaCourtesy: Touch Chesi Chudu Fb pageTouch Chesi Chudu starts with a scene that demonstrates like a routine Physics experiment how dangerous the antagonist is. Bad omen. The scarier the villain, the funnier his demise at the hands of the hyperactive, testosterone machine that our protagonist will turn out to be. Then cut to the hero – he is the perfect family man. That level of over-action can only mean one thing – there is a flashback. Surprise, surprise! The flashback cannot arrive anytime before the interval bang. So, the genius that is the modern-day moviemaker gets to work – how to kill time until we reach the interval. And lo and behold, the role of the heroine is moulded. Bring in an actor, make her sing a couple of songs, show a couple of emotions in the usual order – indifference, irritation, anger, condescension, realisation and finally, yes we’ll get there, love. By this time the protagonist has moved on to another girl – he is in a hurry to get married – arranged, mind you – because family is ‘devine’ (this is not the spelling I use, it is from a poster in the movie). After conniving cutely (what’s with Telugu movie heroines and the over-dosage of forced cuteness), in a weird twist of her affections, Pushpa (Rashi Khanna) gets Kartikeya (Ravi Teja) to fall for him. A collective sigh of relief mixed with perplexed amazement emanates in the hall. With her purpose achieved, Pushpa disappears from the screenplay – she symbolically appears during the end titles. Oh, the irony! ‘We’ve got to please the feminists,’ a sneaky voice probably whispered during the screenplay writing sessions. Kartikeya was once a cop, a killer cop, who breathed duty to the extent that he forgot his family and his fiancé (Seerat Kapoor). Frustrated with his attitude, she breaks up with him – why she even fell for him in the first place is the million-dollar question; he barely even looks at her at any point. Kartikeya believed in heroic encounters, eventually leading him to a confrontation with a politician from the Old City and his gangster scion. And the movie dangles in front of us cliffhanger questions – will Kartikeya, who took a sabbatical (was it?) from his cop duties for almost half a decade, return? Is Irfan Lala, whom he had once supposedly killed, alive? Imagine three turns of the head, TV serial style. These edge-of-the-seat questions (sarcasm is exhausting) ensure we resist the headache right till the end when Kartikeya, now a changed, balanced man, proposes to Pushpa. But not before he shoots the antagonist. Almost an anti-climax, right? No furniture-breaking, no glass-scattering. No punch dialogues. Count these as a plus. With a shake of the head, amused at how low Pushpa’s standards are and how little she expects from her Main Man Ray – probably bred on Telugu movies from her teenage – we leave the place. The movie was shot in Pondicherry. Ravi Teja looks really slim. Rashi Khanna has improved immensely in the acting department – acting cute, because there is barely any scope beyond that for the heroine in a commercial blockbuster. There, added three positives about the movie too. They are enough, if our standards are the usual. Vikram Sirikonda’s first major outing as a director barely excites considering the standard template he has chosen from Vakkantham Vamsi, who churns out popcorn blockbusters – for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The staid plotline doesn’t really get a lift from the score Pritam (another import) offers. The leading ladies are probably the only ones who can walk away with their heads held high. What was Suhasini even doing in a movie like this? That and many other questions need to be buried for now. Disclaimer: This review was not paid for or commissioned by anyone associated with the film. Neither Tnm nor any of its reviewers have any sort of business relationship with the film’s producers or any other members of its cast and crew.
- 2/2/2018
- by Editor
- The News Minute
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